Volunteer and Intern Abroad in Jamaica Share Share Share Tweet Email Print Overview Country Info Start Dates Arrival Procedures Safety & Backup Prices More Info Overview « » Location: Mandeville, Montego Bay, St Elizabeth Accommodation: Host families Local languages: Patois & English Country Info Start Dates Arrival Procedures Safety & Backup Prices Prices What We Provide Why pay to Volunteer? Prices What We Provide Why pay to Volunteer? More Info Volunteer Stories Videos Photos Our Staff Newsletters Getting Started Volunteer Stories Videos Photos Staff Newsletters Getting Started Projects for All Ages in Jamaica Care General Care Projects Work with children in a care centre, special-needs school or volunteer in a home for the elderly. As a volunteer you are providing extra friendship and support. Care HIV/AIDS Work with an HIV/AIDS NGO in Jamaica, helping to support people living with HIV or AIDS and running vital awareness programs about the disease. Care Psychology Provide support to children and adults at various mental health clinics or raise awareness on mental health on community outreach programs. Teaching General Teaching Projects Volunteer as a teacher in the university town of Mandeville, teaching a variety of subjects. You can work in an elementary school or on an adult literacy program. The students have a strong desire to learn English. Teaching Teach French Teach French to school children in Jamaica and help boost students’ self-confidence and ability to express themselves in a different language. Teaching Teach IT Teach IT skills and social media like facebook and twitter in primary and junior high schools in and around Mandeville. Medicine & Healthcare Medicine Intern on a medical placement in Jamaica and work in a variety of departments in a local hospital or work at a health centre focusing on adolescent health, child health, and family planning. Medicine & Healthcare Dentistry Work alongside local staff in the dentistry unit of the Mandeville Comprehensive Health Department. You will shadow qualified dentists and learn more about the treatment of many dental problems. Medical Electives Medicine Elective On this Medical Elective placement you may see many cases of conditions you would not normally see in your home country. You can spend time in both the in-patient and out-patient departments. Law & Human Rights Human Rights Work on a worthwhile project alongside one of the few organisations that offer help to parents whose children have gone missing in Jamaica. Sports Teach Physical Education Jamaica is a hotbed of athletic talent and the local children are passionate about sport. Volunteer at a school in Mandeville and help teach children sports such as football, cricket, basketball, and track & field. Building General Building Projects You will help build toilet facilities for school children and repair the homes of people in need of assistance and those who have been affected by disasters. Work may include minor repairs, mixing mortar, and laying blocks. International Development Disaster Management This project designs programs that address individual and community resilience to disasters, especially amongst the most vulnerable sectors of society. Agriculture & Farming Community Farming Work with a cooperative farming association promoting protected agriculture by farming in greenhouses. Creative & Performing Arts Music Share your knowledge and enthusiasm for music on our music project in Jamaica. The project focuses on teaching children and teenagers music appreciation and how to play musical instruments including the keyboard, guitar, violin, flute, and drums. Culture & Community Maroon Community Project Live with a traditional Maroon community in Jamaica. The Jamaican Maroons were runaway slaves who fought the British during the 18th century. Working alongside members of the Maroon community will help with a wide variety of tasks from teaching reading to cultural preservation projects. Language Courses English In Jamaica, you can enhance your English ability by participating in a standalone English course or sign up for classes that run alongside your volunteer placement. Language Courses Patois Take part in an intensive stand-alone Patois language course or sign up for language tuition alongside your regular placement. High School Specials for Teens in Jamaica Care Care & Community Get involved with a summer camp for disadvantaged children and help foster social development and cultural exchange. You can help with activities such as arts and crafts, quizzes, photography, drama, dance, and more. Building General Building ProjectsVolunteer to improve the lives of people living in underprivileged communities in Jamaica. Build and repair school playgrounds for safe learning and playing environments for local children, or assist with the renovation of homes for the elderly and disadvantaged to improve their quality of life. Medicine & Healthcare Public Health Volunteer alongside qualified local healthcare professionals and attend workshops, work at a community health clinic, and participate in several community outreach activities including health fairs. Seasonal arrangements for all ages in Jamaica General Building Projects Easter Week General Building Projects Renovate the homes of the elderly, disabled, and single parent families who are unable to fix their damaged or weak homes.
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